Lexington teacher’s rare diagnosis leads to new purpose

Amanda Durand was born and raised in Lexington and has spent years teaching at Morton Middle School — but on November 11, 2023, her life changed in an instant.

Durand turned on the TV to watch a University of Kentucky game and fell asleep. When she woke up, she couldn’t speak.

“Right then I knew this isn’t normal,” Durand said…

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